Safer roads may be in the future for Minnesota drivers based on a new federal government initiative to bring the number of traffic deaths and injuries to zero within three decades. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Oct. 5 that among its first actions would be efforts to educate the public about seat belt use and preventing distracted driving and driving under the influence.
Feds propose zero-fatalities plan
Infant and child car seat safety basics
New parents seem to have an endless to-do list regarding their children's wellbeing. From ensuring that infants sleep safely, that toddlers have access to enough nutrition and that small children are hitting their developmental milestones, the challenges of new parenthood are never ending.
Motorcycle hit and run leaves young woman dead
A Minnesota Army National Guard member is dead after a motorcyclist struck her. The incident happened during the early morning hours of Sept. 25.